Kirk Hinrich missed Monday night's game for the Chicago Bulls against the Boston Celtics thanks to a strained right hip. With Hinrich out of the lineup, Rajon Rondo had a monster night and nearly posted a triple-double.

Rondo had 20 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists against the Bulls as the Celtics picked up a 101-95 win. Rondo recorded at least 10 assists for the 31st consecutive game, the longest such streak since John Stockton had 37 in 1989, according to the Associated Press.

"(Rondo) had an excellent game," Celtics coach Doc Rivers told the AP. "He is starting to get comfortable with the players that are out there on the floor and what he can call with them there."

Hinrich was replaced in the starting lineup by Nate Robinson, but Robinson -- a former Boston Celtic himself -- had trouble with Rondo. He eventually gave way to Bulls rookie guard Marquis Teague in the fourth quarter

Hinrich is considered day-to-day. The Bulls take Tuesday off but return to the court on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns.